Do you have to be working as an RN to do WGU RN-BSN?

[designer-mommy, BSN, RN]

Hello everyone! I was just wondering if you have to already be working as an RN in order to do the WGU RN-BSN program. My husband and I are finishing our associates in February, and we are pretty sure that we want to do the RN-BSN at WGU. However, I am afraid that we will be looking for jobs for AGES since no one is hiring new grads anymore. I would hate to have to wait to get my BSN just because I couldn't find a job. Do they allow you to do the program after you finish your NCLEX, or must you be actively working in order to do it? Thanks so much!

[BetterMeRN]

It's not a requirement to be working as an RN.

[goodstudentnowRN]

Well, I was told by my enrollment officer that I have to be working as a RN to attain the RN-MSN degree. I got 50 credits by being an RN.

[chuckster, ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B]

Well, I was told by my enrollment officer that I have to be working as a RN to attain the RN-MSN degree. I got 50 credits by being an RN.

I frankly have no idea what WGU's policy is but can tell you that if they have a practice requirement in their RN-BSN program, they are probably in the minority.

There are several schools reasonably well-known schools that I can think of that don't. They include UT-Arlington, Ohio Univ, Temple U, Drexel U, and Penn State. I'm certain there are many more, so if WGU does indeed have a practice requirement, I'd look around.

[goodstudentnowRN]

Chuckster, did you call the school to find to get information? Maybe you need to do that.

[Nursebyfaith~Rn]

I'm interested in doing this program.. But what if you wanna go back for ur masters.. My goal is to become a nurse practioner by 30.. I'm 25 now. Im taking classes toward my bsn now and want be applying for rn-bsn program until summer 2012.. But u know how that goes u don't know if ur gonna get accepted.. So any suggestions.. Anybody going back for msn.